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- January 30, 2012
When you are debating the future of the church, it makes a significant difference the perspective from which you come.…
, - January 27, 2012
Paul's advice to not let the sun go down on our anger confronts the danger of nurturing anger within us…
, , - January 26, 2012
A major reality that we have to confront in what we might call an age of anger is the fact…
, , - January 25, 2012
Polls show that Americans are deeply affected by anger. Fifty-six percent are so angry that it disturbs their sleep. I…
, - January 24, 2012
We are building on our discussion of daimons, natural urges, becoming demonic in the Body of Christ. As has been…
- January 23, 2012
I can't think of any split within the Christian body that has not had something to do with trying to…
, - January 20, 2012
Continuing our discussion on the daimons or natural urges of the body of Christ, let us look at the daimons…
, - January 19, 2012
Building on the discussion of daimons and demons from the past couple of days, I want to expand that concept…
, - January 18, 2012
With your list compiled from yesterday's instructions, now begin to examine your list. Don't try to do this next part…
, - January 17, 2012
Yesterday I talked about Rollo May's concept of the demons in us being he daimons or natural urges getting out…
, - January 16, 2012
Rollo May was a very important influence in my early ministry. In one of his books, he analyzed the word…
, - January 12, 2012
Sometimes there is an uplift to simply taking time to consciously identify some of the many things for which you…
, - January 11, 2012
Yesterday we talked about expressing appreciation among colleagues. Today I want to call your attention to the way in which…
, - January 10, 2012
It is not unusual for a pastor to feel as if they are under appreciated. People may appreciate what they…
, - January 9, 2012
How does a congregation relate their faith to their relationship with their pastor? Too often, it seems to me, congregations…
, - January 6, 2012
Think about the stories you have read or those you know personally where a person has gotten themselves into deep…
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MY CHRISTMAS GREETING TO ALL OF YOU
December 23, 2015
THIS WEEK WILL DRAIN YOU OF ENERGY AND HOPEFULLY FILL YOU WITH SATISFACTION. DRINK IN THE POSITIVE SET ALL NEGATIVE…
WHAT WAS JESUS THINKING?
December 18, 2015
PRACTICE THINKING LIKE JESUS Jesus wrote parables that confronted major issues in the society. You can too. The third phase…
ENRICHING A PASTORAL COUPLE’S ADVENT
December 16, 2015
THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM Let me suggest an evening conversation for a pastoral couple that can be both fun…
THE FERTILE FIELD OF COMPLAINTS (3)
December 11, 2015
DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING In the past two blogs, I’ve offered a creative way to engage complaints both among clergy and with…
The Fertile Field of Complaints (2)
December 9, 2015
LEARNING TO PLAY What if you could engage the members of your congregation in thinking creatively about the complaints that…
The Fertile Field of Complaints
December 4, 2015
NAMING THE COMPLAINTS Have you heard a lot of complaints, lately? Whether you are a part of a presbytery staff…
ADVENT EXPECTATIONS
December 2, 2015
ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS Do you believe God is real, personal, and involved in this universe? Do you believe that the…
HAVE A HAPPY AND BLESSED THANKSGIVING
November 25, 2015
The previous two blogs have been on the power of thanksgiving in your life and your freedom to touch others…
REACHING OUT WITH GRATITUDE
November 20, 2015
THE FUN SIDE OF GRATITUDE In the last blog, I suggested a process to combat feelings of depression. There are…
6 Step antidote to Depression in Ministry
November 18, 2015
Hard work can get you down OK, admit it, when you are in a very public position, work long hours,…